Assistant Sub‑Inspector Harjit Singh Killed in Amritsar Police Patrol
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the early hours of Thursday, Assistant Sub‑Inspector Harjit Singh was shot dead by two motorcycle‑borne men while on a night patrol in Amritsar, Punjab. The incident occurred near Dana Mandi at the Police Station Gate Hakima area, around 2:30 a.m. It marks the second police officer killed in a week, raising concerns about officer safety and the security situation in the region.
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Mid-Day, Tribune India
- Right-leaning (3): India Today, India TV English, Times Now
Sources
- Amritsar ASI Murder: Accused Killed In Police Encounter, Manhunt On For Second Suspect — India Today (right-leaning)
- Punjab Police ASI shot dead by two motorcycle-borne men during night patrol in Amritsar — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Punjab: ASI shot dead near neck by .30 bore bullet while on PCR duty — Mid-Day (center)
- Fresh Trouble For Bhagwant Mann Govt: 2nd ASI Shot In A Week — Times Now (right-leaning)
- Punjab's Twin Killings In One Night: ASI, Zomato Worker Shot Dead In Amritsar — Times Now (right-leaning)
- Punjab ASI shot in fourth targeted attack on cops — Tribune India (center)